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Copley Into Broncos Side

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DALE Copley will get the chance to build on his impressive showing last week after being called into the Broncos’ side this morning.

Jack Reed is out of the match with a recurring shoulder injury.

Copley scored a try deputising at right centre for captain Justin Hodges last week, but will now switch sides to take on the Roosters.

Bennett said Reed would be rested for at least a week.

“He’s okay - maybe he will be back next week or the week after,” said Bennett.

In another change, coach Wayne Bennett has opted to go with size on the wing.

Corey Oates will return from a week off with a knee injury, with Lachlan Maranta given the week off.

It will mark Oates 50th NRL match, a solid number for a 20-year-old.

“It’s just a rotation thing,” said Bennett.

“Corey needs to play a game.”

The Broncos had their final training run this morning and will head to Sydney for the blockbuster this afternoon.

BRONCOS NRL TEAM

1. Darius Boyd

18. Corey Oates

19. Dale Copley

4. Justin Hodges (c)

5. Jordan Kahu

6. Anthony Milford

7. Ben Hunt

8. Sam Thaiday

9. Andrew McCullough

10. Adam Blair

11. Alex Glenn

12. Matt Gillett

13. Corey Parker

Interchange:

14. Jarrod Wallace

15. Mitchell Dodds

16. Joe Ofahengaue

17. Kodi Nikorima

Coach: Wayne Bennett

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